Sangam (Andhra Pradesh): Five people died in a road accident at Duvvuru, Sangam Mandal in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning.
The accident occurred when a milk van hit an auto-rickshaw that was parked on the Nellore-Mumbai national highway. Four persons from Duvvuru village were killed on the spot while another person succumbed to injuries at Nellor hospital.
The deceased were identified as K Babu (55), T Ramanayya (60), K Malakondayya (50), G Sinayya (50) and M Sinayyaga, all hailing from SC colony of Duvvuru village.
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As many as 14 from the village were going to Kodavalur zone for fishing in ponds when they met with the accident. They were standing near the parked auto-rickshaw when the speeding milk van hit their vehicle. Four including the milk van driver were injured and were rushed to Buchireddypalem Hospital for treatment.
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After receiving information, Buchireddypalem CI Suresh Babu, Sangam SI Srikanth reached the accident spot. The bodies were taken to hospital for autopsy. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
